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Blanket immigration cap is deeply flawed

The Coalition Government’s plans for a cap on UK immigration is a perfect example of the shortcomings of a one-size-fits-all policy.

In the overcrowded south-east of England, a rapid, major influx of immigrants has placed a strain on housing and public services in some urban areas and made immigration a hot issue during the General Election.